The Importance of Being Earnest

Name: The Importance of Being Earnest
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 2002-06-21
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Rating: 6.90
Cast: Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon, Frances O’Connor

– Two young gentlemen living in 1890s England use the same pseudonym ("Ernest") on the sly, which is f..

Type:

Movie

Rating:

6.90 / 10

Duration:

One Hour and 37 Minutes

Release Year:

2002

Two young gentlemen living in 1890s England use the same pseudonym ("Ernest") on the sly, which is fine until they both fall in love with women using that name, which leads to a comedy of mistaken identities...

Styles:

Earnest, Surprise Ending, Absurd, Biting, Semi Serious, Witty, Feel Good, Clever, Humorous, Realistic

Story Timeline:

Victorian England, 1890s, Victorian, 1920s, Victorian Era, 19th Century, 1930s

Producing Country:

USA, UK

Filming Locations:

London, England, Europe

Genre:

Comedy, Romance, Drama

Editor's Pick for:

Date Night, Girls' night, Family Outing

The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) - Trailer

Release Date:

21 Jun 2002

Language:

English, German

MPAA Content-Rating:

PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

The Importance of Being Ernest

Directed by:

Oliver Parker

Story Written By:

Oliver Parker, Oscar Wilde

Main Actors:

Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon, Frances O’Connor

Plot:

Two young gentlemen living in 1890's England use the same pseudonym ("Ernest") on the sly, which is fine until they both fall in love with women using that name, which leads to a comedy of mistaken identities...

Awards:

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Production Company:

Miramax Films

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

6.8/10

Rotten Tomatoes:

57%

Metacritic:

60%